Once home to the Oregon Portage Railroad, Cascade Locks still sees rail traffic rushing through town daily, even 155 years after the first run commenced. A Union Pacific intermodal gets to be one of these trains as it heads west down the Portland Subdivision on a gorgeous Labor Day Eve.
The famed natural aspect of the Pacific Northwest has drawn tourists and railfans alike from all over the world. This photo compilation showcases the sections where rails meet water between Washougal, WA/Troutdale, OR and Plymouth, WA/Boardman, OR.